Landscapes of Arches and Canyonlands

April 21 - 27, 2018

Vibrant Color Palettes, Glowing Red Rocks, Canyons and Majestic Arches
    November 8-13, 2020

Photography Tour / Workshop Leader : William Manning
• $2495
• Includes Airport pickup and drop off at Grand Junction International, transportation during tour, lodging, park fees, instruction and leader fees.
• Devoted to helping participants see creatively. We'll discuss use of filters, when to consider bracketing for HDR, and pre-visualizing composition. Our image critiques
  will involve discussions on image composition, lens choices, technique decisions and post processing. 
• Leader is friendly, approachable and always there with you.
• Our Destination Photography Mentorship locations are well scouted, planned and rewarding.
• After our time together on location, each participant receives 3 one hour sessions of one on one mentoring via Skype for up to 90 days after tour / workshop. These sessions are designed
  to help you understand your work. Your photography will direct our discussions and attend to your creative needs. 

Skill Level: All skill levels               Fitness Level: Easy - short hikes of less than 1 mile 
     
Airport arrival and departure times at Grand Junction International: Arrival no later than 1 pm, departure no earlier than 12 noon


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Mesa Arch, Canyonlands National Park, Moab Utah


You Love Photography, You Love Discovering New Places and
You Want to Improve Upon Your Photography Skills

The iconic landmarks of Arches and Canyonlands National Park are known throughout the world and have been the subject of photographers for many years. This red rock landscape sits in the northern region of the Colorado Plateau in southeastern Utah but offers so much more than those iconic shots. This photography tour will put photographers on location to photograph these landmarks along with many other beautiful breathtaking scenery often overlooked by others. 

Changing Seasons

November was chosen for this photo tour because of the changing seasons providing interesting skies, shorter days but longer low light situations setting us up for many unique photo situations. A huge bonus to our November date is the far smaller crowds. Our November 2019 tour allowed us many of the iconic locations to ourselves.

The contrasting colors of this region gives photographers an array of palettes to work. The saturated warm hues of red, orange and yellow sandstone glow while the blending shadows cast cooler hues forming a colorful composition. These contrasting colors make for some wonderful black and white photography for those who wish to stray for a short while from the colorful landscape. The conversion takes place in post processing but the concept is formed in the field where special attention is given to shadow and highlights and how they play into the finished black and white image.

Dead Horse Point, Dead Horse Point State Park, Moab Utah

We provide the transportation on this tour freeing participants from the burden renting their own vehicle and the hassle of following in a convey. Most importantly, it allows us the freedom to be spontaneous when we see something happening. Our small group size provides the freedom of working at a leisurely pace and when needed the ability to move quickly when weather and light conditions are perfect for photography. Regardless, you'll get plenty of hands on instruction and encouragement each day we spend together. This photo tour is open to all skill levels. Bring comfortable walking shoes, a camera, a smile and enjoy a fun and rewarding experience.

What you can expect

You can expect to be the focus of attention. Your photography is paramount and it's my job to provide the answers that allow you to grow as a photographer. Participants receive lots of one on one instruction in the field along with group discussions. You'll discover the artist within and build on your skills. Mastering your tools in the field and knowing what they can do for you is the foundation to a successful photo journey. Photographers want to be behind their camera therefore I make every effort to maximize our time in the field and teach with a hands on approach. Learning to see and knowing what to do once you identify your subject is the stepping stone to building a work of art. 

Delicate Arch at Sunset, Arches National Park, Utah

Itinerary

Our daily schedule will vary depending on location and weather. Light is the most important ingredient to a rewarding photo shoot. You can expect early mornings and photograph throughout the good morning light. If the weather conditions are favorable for photography throughout the day you can bet we'll take advantage of it. When afternoon light works against us we'll take in a critique session and some informal instruction. Late afternoon and into early evening we'll be back in the field for more hands on photography instruction and shooting opportunities.

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Mesa Arch at Sunrise. Canyonlands National Park, Utah. November
Mesa Arch at Sunrise. Canyonlands National Park, Utah. November
Fury Furnace, Arches National Park, Moab Utah
Arches desert landcsape with desert scrubs and LaSalle Mountains in the distance
Landscape Patterns along Scenic 128, Moab Utah
Delicate Arch, Arches National Park, Moab Utah

The Details

Landscapes of Arches and Canyonlands NP, Utah

November 8-13, 2019

Tour / Workshop Cost:
$2495. 
Deposit: $250.
Airport Arrival and Departure: Arrange arrival at Grand Junction International Airport (Grand Junction, CO) no later than 3 pm and departure no earlier than 2 pm.
Participants: Min 4 - Max 8
Single Room Supplement add: $700.

What's Included:
• Lodging (Price is based on shared room)
• Airport pickup and drop off
• Transportation during tour
​• Park Entrance Fees
• Photographer / Guide
• Photo Critiques and Instruction
• Small Group Size

Not Included:

• Single Room Supplement
• Air transportation
• Meals

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  • Registration
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Tour and Workshops can be paid via PayPal or check. To pay through PayPal simply click button below .
To pay by check, cashiers check or money order simply mail to:

William Manning Photography
6396 Birchdale CT
Cincinnati, OH 45230

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